US Bridges

Kenty Creek Road over Kenty Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T12N R 8E · Structure no. SA4000000000090

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenty Creek Road over Kenty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kenty Creek Road over Kenty Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKenty Creek Road
CrossesKenty Creek
LocationSec 3 T12N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 147
Coordinates32.92869, -89.46553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenty Creek Road over Kenty Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenty Creek Road over Kenty Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Kenty Creek Road over Kenty Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kenty Creek Road over Kenty Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns Kenty Creek Road over Kenty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.